This site, from the NBA, offers a thorough summary of the life and career of basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson, with links to other resource information and career statistics.

This website was the first one devoted to the mystery of the treasure on Oak Island, Nova Scotia and claims to have the most current and accurate information. Since 1795, many treasure hunters have tried to find treasure on Oak Island...

This site, from the NBA, offers a thorough summary of the life and career of basketball legend "Pistol" Pete Maravich. Content also includes video.

A Native American Tewa legend about a little rabbit tricking a big bear. With links to other Native American legends, artwork, photographs, articles, and more.

This Crow legend tells about the beginning of creation when the "Old Man" made the world for the Crow people. Links to other legends are provided.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this informational text, Dr. Ganesh, a sociologist from the University of Mumbai, shares the Legend of Ganga-Ji and this story's historical significance to the Ganges River region. A question sheet...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage shares the legend of a many named John Henry, a "steel drivin' man," according to legend. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...

A learning module that begins with "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...

The complete text of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving is available here in PDF format. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, which was first released in 1820, is 43 pages pages long.

A scanned copy of the 1875 publication of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving, a fiction book for children.

The culture and traditions of the Nisga'a of the Nass Valley are preserved in story telling through these 5 legends.

The First Peoples of America have a rich and long history, much of it passed down through stories or legends, and involving animals and nature. 5 short legends, each from a different tribe, are told here.

This site, from the NBA, offers a thorough profile of the life and career of former NBA Great Oscar Robertson, with links to other resource sites and information.

Presented on the Museum Network, Myths and Legends section, this is the mannerist painting "Perseus and Andromeda" by the Venetian artist, Titian. The painting resides in the Wallace Collection.

The Museum Network series, Myths and Legends, presents an analysis and discussion exercise on the neo-classical bronze copy of the ancient Greek sculpture, the "Farnese Hercules" by an unknown artist. The work resides in the Bowes Museum.

This famous "Ghost," story is especially popular around Halloween. Read the original version by Washington Irving here.

A learning module that begins with "The Legend of Oedipus," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...

In this lesson plan, young scholars will consider Exploring Arthurian Legend. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A Native American legend about the star maiden and how she became a water lily. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

A learning module that begins with "The Legend of the Dipper" by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...

This site deals with the Robin Hood Legend (legend background and very brief synopses of "Tales of Robin Hood," including a link to the tale "Robin Hood and the Monk"), historical research (where and when he lived, where he is buried),...

Full text of Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". With links to other short stories by American writers.

Summarizes the history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island and the legend of Virginia Dare that emerged later. She was the first English child born in the New World.

[Free Registration/Login Required] The legend of how Sundiata became the leader of the Mali people. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.